Stoke weigh-up bid for West Bromwich and Blackburn target Mongongu

The 22-year-old is rated at £4million but following the French club's relegation Premier League clubs are looking to strike a bargain deal for a player who has been watched by Arsenal and Aston Villa over recent seasons.

The 6ft 2ins centre back has six caps for Congo but his dual French citizenship means he won't need a work permit. West Brom and Blackburn are also keen.

Stoke-ing up interest: Mongongu could be available at a cut-price fee following Monaco's relegation